Uno Synth Pro is IK Multimedia’s attempt to move beyond budget instruments

It was only two years ago that IK Multimedia decided to branch out from its normal MIDI controllers and mobile audio interfaces to try its hand at building a standalone synthesizer. The Uno Synth was pretty successful — it packed big authentic analog...

iRig Keys 2 Mini is a MIDI controller with a headphone jack for your iPhone

iRig is no stranger to the world of portable MIDI controllers. And, frankly, there’s no shortage of great keyboards out there that will fit neatly into your backpack. But IK Multimedia was one of the earlier brands to start building music-making gear...

Uno Drum is a $250 drum machine loaded with features

IK Multimedia surprised many last year expanding beyond its normal niche of portable MIDI controllers and iPhone recording interfaces by launching an actual synthesizer. And, not only that, it turned out to be quite a capable competitor to the Volca'...

Giveway: iLoud Speaker and GrooveMaker 2

If you’re into recording or playing music, you’ll definitely want to enter this giveaway that we’re doing in partnership with our pals at Gear Diary and IK Multimedia.

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One lucky winner will receive the iLoud portable speaker (valued at $299.99), a high-fidelity speaker designed specifically for musicians and audiophiles. This compact studio monitor has 40-watts of power, yet it’s small enough to tote around with you wherever you go. Not only does it crank out amazing sound for its size, but you can connect audio sources via Bluetooth, a 3.5mm jack for mobile devices, or a 1/4″ jack to connect your electric guitar or a microphone. It’s even got an iRig circuit built in, so you can use your mobile device to add effects to your jams.

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In addition to the iLoud, the winner will receive a download key for GrooveMaker 2 (valued at $9.99). This cool iOS app lets you easily create non-stop dance beats in real time, without the need for in-depth musical knowledge. It’s easy to use, and lets you make tracks using either pre-packaged sets of samples, or your own recorded sounds.

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We’re also giving away four additional keys to GrooveMaker 2 at various points throughout the contest. Enter early to increase your chances of winning one of these.

To enter the contest, simply fill out the form below. There are lots of ways to earn entries, so try them all to increase your chances of winning:

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Contest Ends 11:59PM CDT on March 19, 2014. See Terms and Conditions with entry form above.

IK Multimedia Releases iRig PRE Mic Interface

IK Multimedia Releases iRig PRE Mic Interface

IK Multimedia has recently released the iRig PRE universal XLR microphone interface for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Priced at just $40, the device features an adjustable gain control, a 48-volt phantom power and an audio output jack. You can also download two free apps for the iRig PRE such as iRig Recorder and VocaLive. The iRig PRE draws its power from a 9V battery, offering up to 30-hour of operating time when used with dynamic microphones, or up to 10-hour with phantom-powered condenser studio microphones. [iLounge]

IK Multimedia iRig MIX review: a mobile mixer built for iDevices

IK Multimedia iRig MIX review

Accessories, iOS has them. Not many devices can boast the same rich and dazzling array of add-ons that the iPhone or iPad enjoy -- from keyboards to docks, arcade cabinets to battery packs. Today's offering? A mobile mixer. The iRig MIX from IK Multimedia, to be precise. It's essentially a mini DJ tool, designed to work with such iGadgets, and brought to you by the same serial audio-accessorizers behind the iRig MIC Cast and AmpliTube. If you think you've seen this fella before, then you likely have, as this got its first glimpse of sunlight back at CES. Now it's here for real, auditioning for your affections as if it were on "American Idol."

While it's easy to dismiss some of the more ambitious accessories as as trying to push the limits of iPad / iPhone functionality to the extreme, it's also worth remembering that accessory X isn't always about replacing object Y. No one ever bought a USB webcam thinking it'd turn them into Spielberg, now did they? But, they might have gotten one thinking it would give their PC some skills it never had before. So it's with this short, preemptive missive in mind that we turn on the iRig MIX, plug in and rock out. Hopefully.

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IK Multimedia Releases iRig MIC Cast

IK Multimedia Releases iRig MIC Cast

The iRig MIC Cast from IK Multimedia is an ultra-portable voice recording microphone for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod. Priced at just $39.99 each, the device is designed specifically for recording podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice memos, speeches and more. The iRig MIC Cast features a mini-switch that provides two different sensitivity settings to record close-up or distant sources, a stereo mini-jack headphone output that enables real-time monitoring of what is being recorded using headphones or speakers, and an adjustable desktop stand. It is equipped with two free iOS apps such as iRig Recorder and VocaLive. [IK Multimedia]

IK Multimedia’s iRig MIC Cast is now shipping for iOS devices, we go hands-on

IK Multimedia's iRing MIC Cast is now shipping for iOS devices, we go hands-on

Back at CES, IK Multimedia unveiled a trio of music / recording accessories for iDevices. One of which was the diminutive iRig MIC Cast to handle those on-the-go podcasting and voice recording duties. The outfit has announced that the ultra-compact microphone that plays nice with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now shipping. Let's have a quick refresher, shall we? The kit plugs into your Apple device's 3.5mm audio jack and sports a headphone output of its own for monitoring purposes. Inside the kit, a unidirectional condenser capsule goes to work to isolate the audio you want recorded instead that pesky background chatter. If you're looking to snag one, it'll set you back $40 (€29.99) and includes a stand for your handheld inside the box. But before you take the leap, head on past the break for some of our hands-on impressions of the device.

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